This history of the reign of King Henry VIII of England is told through the lives of his wives--Katherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Katherine Howard, and Katherine Parr.
At his death in 1547, King Henry VIII left four heirs to the English throne: his only son, Prince Edward; his two daughters, Mary and Elizabeth; and his great-niece, Lady Jane Grey. In this riveting account, Alison Weir paints a unique portrait of these extraordinary rulers, examining their intricate relationships to each other and to history. of ...
Acclaimed biographer Alison Weir brings the enigmatic Elizabeth to life as never before in a brilliantly researched, fascinating book that is both an enthralling epic and an amazingly intimate portrait. 16-page photo insert.
This book is a "prequel" to the author's "The Princes in the Tower." Fans of Shakespeare will be familiar with the cast of characters in the civil wars and court intrigue which plagued England in the 15th century. Weir pays special attention to some of the powers behind the throne, such as the Earl of Warwick, known as the Kingmaker, and Margaret ...
Despite five centuries of investigation by historians, the sinister deaths of the boy king Edward V and his younger brother Richard, Duke of York, remain one of the most fascinating murder mysteries in English history. Did Richard III really kill "the Princes in the Tower", as is commonly believed, or was the murderer someone else entirely? In ...
Join Bear and his friends on a tour of the Big Blue House in this giant book of words. Young children can name all of the fun objects they find as Bear leads them through each room of his cozy home. Full color.
Just perfect for bedtime, this sleepy tale is as cozy and lyrical as a lullaby. All the elements from the moon to the stars say goodnight to Peter as he drifts off to sleep. Full-color illustrations.
The newest additions to this popular board book series are sure to brighten the holidays. Printed with glow-in-the-dark ink and illustrated with joyful artwork accented with multi-colored glitter, this engaging pair of shaped board books makes ideal stocking stuffers.
Shaped like tiny dwellings, these clever pop-ups end with an irresistible treat: a fully detailed diorama built right into the book. So whether it's a Santa's workshop or the manger where the baby Jesus lay, these brightly illustrated books are marvels of miniature construction. Full color.
Colorful, 3-D illustrations and playful text invite youngsters to dive into their favorite snack as they help decorate everything from cookies to ladybugs.
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